US Bridges

HWY E Wshngtn RD over Water Bennett Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 100 S of Middlefield RD · Structure no. H16010050MUNNBI

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY E Wshngtn RD over Water Bennett Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY E Wshngtn RD over Water Bennett Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY E Wshngtn RD
CrossesWater Bennett Brook
Location100 S of Middlefield RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42455, -73.08683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$754,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY E Wshngtn RD over Water Bennett Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY E Wshngtn RD over Water Bennett Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY E Wshngtn RD over Water Bennett Brook carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY E Wshngtn RD over Water Bennett Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns HWY E Wshngtn RD over Water Bennett Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.